Promise A12
EarFun Air Pro 4
What Buyers Say
Promise A12
The product receives mixed feedback. Many users praise the battery life, dual charging options, and comfort, but a significant number report issues like a recurring Bluetooth disconnect loop, lack of a microphone, and one unit failing completely within a month. Customer support is also criticized as inaccessible.
Pros
- Long battery life
- Dual charging options
- Comfortable fit
- Good sound quality
- Easy to connect and pair
Cons
- Recurring Bluetooth disconnect loop
- No microphone (playback only)
- Unit failed completely within a month
- Inaccessible customer support
- Earbuds not retractable as expected
EarFun Air Pro 4
The EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds deliver exceptional value, with users praising their high-end sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and robust battery life. Many reviewers note they outperform far more expensive competitors like AirPods Pro and Sony XM4s, especially after customizing the EQ via the app. A few minor issues include occasional fit adjustments and a quirk with single-bud Bluetooth connectivity, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with LDAC and aptX Lossless
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life (11 hours per charge)
- Great value for money
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Single-bud Bluetooth connectivity quirk
- Occasional fit adjustments needed
- LDAC disables multipoint pairing
- Le Audio not working for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Promise A12 | EarFun Air Pro 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 pairs of ear tips |
| Weight | 0.18 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | hybrid |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Promise A12 Neckband Bluetooth 5.4 Earbuds – Wireless Headphones with Built-in Type-C OTG Connector, 60H Playtime, Fast Charging, Noise Cancelling, Magnetic & Lightweight Around-The-Neck Fit (Gold) | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 60 hrs★ | 54 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | EarFun Audio App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Promise A12
- Strong battery (78th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
EarFun Air Pro 4
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro 4 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 37 specs.